Cookout Costs Rise But Inflation Tells a Different Story | Cedar Rapids News

This year’s summer cookout just got pricier—costing $73.82, up nearly $8 from last year and the highest since 2016. But adjust for inflation, and it’s actually cheaper than a decade ago by over $1.50. While most items rose, eggs and potatoes dipped, and canned beans spiked 14% due to aluminum costs. Protein prices climbed, prompting a beef import deal from Argentina. Yet farmers barely see the markup—they’re “price takers,” getting pennies on the dollar, and are demanding better support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f001085d70952840